Cestrum L. (Solanaceae) da mata higrófila do Estado da Bahia, Brasil

Abstract

This paper consisted of the Cestrum taxon survey in south Higrophyllous Forest and extreme south of Bahia State, Brazil. 12 species were found: C. amictum Schltdl., C. coriaceum Miers, C. laevigatum Schltdl., C. lanceolatum Schott ex Sendtn, C. martii Sendtn, C. megalophyllum Dunal, C. parqui L' Hér., C. retrofractum Dunal, C. salzmannii Dunal, C. schlechtendahlii G. Don, C. sendtenerianum Mart. ex Sendtn and C. viminale Sendtn. Identification keys, descriptions and illustrations of some species, besides the geographical distribution data, flowering and fruiting periods, are presented in this study.